Medal in Memory of the Patriotic War of 1812, official
Novodel copy by the St Petersburg Mint, late XIX -
early XX C.

Medal in Memory of the Patriotic War of 1812, official
Novodel copy by the St Petersburg Mint, late XIX -
early XX C.

In brass ("light bronze"), 28.9 mm wide, 2.3 mm thick. The
medal shows unmistakable mint quality, while its die
deliberately differs from the original: note for example
the
absence of the dot after the word ГОДЪ ("year") on the
obverse.

In excellent condition. The raised details are perfect and
crisp. The toning to the brass is overall nice and even,
with only minor blemishes. A good amount of the original
mint luster is still clearly visible in recessed areas on
both sides.

This is one of the officially sanctioned copies produced by
the St. Petersburg Mint specifically to be sold to
collectors. Original Imperial era Novodels are quite scarce
- as opposed to common counterfeits.